There are loads of activities you can do for free (or nearly free) in and around Glasgow this summer. Activities for all the family. Fun doesn’t have to bankrupt you!
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Lynn
Sunday Strolls: Alva Glen
Nestled within the Ochil Hills, Alva Glen in Stirlingshire is an ideal wee nook for a scenic Sunday stroll.
Sunday Strolls: Glen Finglas Reservoir
The Glen Finglas reservoir spills over the dam into a stunning cascading waterfall. It isn’t a long walk, so don’t go expecting to be here all day, but there is loads to do in this area, and even within Glen Finglas itself. Plan a few stops and turn it into a lovely wee daytrip! Glen …
Smart Gym CIC: The family and budget friendly gym
Smart Gym CIC is a gym built for parents. With a creche, soft gym space for kids to play in while you work out.
Glasgow’s Best Low Cost Family Activities: The Indoor Edit
Glasgow has loads of indoor places and activities that are either completely free to visit, or pretty low cost. Here’s a list of some of our favourites we’ve visited in the past few years!
Family friendly hill walks near Glasgow
A list of hill walks within driving distance of Glasgow, all suitable for little legs. Some higher ascents, some longer distances, some easier & some a bit more tricky.
Things To Do In Glasgow When It’s Raining
Here are a few of our fave indoor spots to hang out & play & get you through the summer rain. Rainy day fun in Glasgow. Some alternatives to soft play…
The best country parks for a daytrip
A list of wide open spaces where you can explore and take a big deep breath away from the city. Country Parks within an hour of Glasgow.
Burgers at Brew Dog
We love a good burger, so a trip to Brewdog is always an absolute treat. The food is great and the kids always eat every bit of it. Highly recommend the buffalo cauliflower wings.
Taste Perthshire
Taste Perthshire is a great stop on the A9 whether you are looking for some food, for a cuppa, or to meet some friendly highland cows.
Family Halloween Events Around Glasgow
All the best Halloween events in Glasgow for families. Halloween family parties, spooky walks & trails, creepy crafts, movies and some brilliant daytrips.
Valley View at Gouldings
Valley View at Gouldings is a great day out in the Clyde Valley. There is loads to keep the kids entertained and lots of space for them to run free.
Waterfalls Near Glasgow
There’s something special about a good waterfall. Here are some of our favourites for a great day out. Your next adventure awaits!
Victoria Park & Fossil Grove
Victoria Park is one of the prettiest parks in Glasgow. It has a lovely pond with lots of birds to see, a great playpark and Fossil Grove is quite magical for the little ones.
Ka Pao: First Class Food & Family Friendly
For anyone looking for an excellent dining experience in Glasgow’s West End that is also family friendly, Ka Pao is the one. I can’t stress enough how good the food is in here. And the kids always love their meal as well. An absolute gem of a place.
Jungle Rumble Mini Golf
We had a wee day just me and the boy recently, so we took the train into town and headed to check out Jungle Rumble on Bath St.
Bellahouston Park
Bellahouston Park is jammed full of art exhibits and sculptures. It’s a brilliant park and well worth a few hours exploration. The playpark at House for an Art Lover is great too. Absolutely one of our favourites in Glasgow.
Cloybank Farm
Cloybank Farm has some wonderfully friendly animals. They’re always waiting for the next bag of food to come along, especially the llamas and goats. It’s a great wee place to see farm animals up close.
Gleniffer Braes Country Park
Gleniffer Braes is a huge park with swathes of open space to explore. It’s so near the city, but it also feels like you’re miles away. With waterfalls, loads of walks, cattle and play areas it’s great day out!
Alternative Gifting: Annual Passes and Days Out
One of the best things we started doing a few years ago was asking family to get the kids vouchers for days out or annual passes instead of toys. So here is a wee list of memberships & activities that we’ve absolutely loved.